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Birmingham Commonwealth Games opened by Charles, Duran Duran and 30ft mechanical bull

Prince is joined by Duran Duran, fireworks and a giant elephant at opening ceremony

Wales Online

New Zealand exploring Comm Games bid

New Zealand is exploring bidding to host a future Commonwealth Games, the government has confirmed.

AAP

Five key moments from Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

The 2022 Commonwealth Games is underway amidst an otherworldly display of music and dance. Here are five of the key moments.

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England 3x3 basketball coach admits Commonwealth Games pressure in bid to grow sport

Team England head coach Julius Joseph spoke to Mirror Sport about the potential of 3x3 basketball ahead of the format's debut at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after its inclusion at the Tokyo Olympics

Daily Mirror

Charles poses for selfies with Commonwealth Games athletes ahead of opening

The Prince of Wales was meeting sportsmen and women ahead of the Opening Ceremony.

The Independent UK

Gina Kennedy interview: Meteoric rise has everyone ‘gunning for’ squash star at the Commonwealth Games

Back in February, two supremely talented racquet stars were made life members of the Parklangley Club in Beckenham.

Evening Standard

Who is Anna Hursey? All eyes on teen table tennis sensation at Commonwealth Games

The Welsh and Chinese sport star’s journey has only just begun

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Red Arrows route: When and where to see flypast for Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

Tonight's Commonwealth Games opening ceremony begins at 7pm with over one billion expected to watch it on TV - and Brits across parts of the UK will be able to see the spectacular Red Arrows fly overhead

Daily Mirror

Adam Peaty returns to prime time insisting focus is Strictly on Commonwealth Games

Eight months after taking time out of the pool to dance on Strictly, then breaking his foot in the gym, Britain’s greatest swimmer is back in the fast lane

Daily Mirror

Clare Balding's cancer battle, wife and Gogglebox appearances

The well-respected TV presenter, sports broadcaster and author grew up with Royal connections

Wales Online

What time is the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony tonight? How to watch on TV

Commonwealth Games 2022 start time, TV coverage and how long it's on for

Wales Online

Will Peaky Blinders' Tommy Shelby appear at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in Birmingham?

Could the games close... 'by order of the Peaky Blinders!'

Wales Online

Commonwealth Games 2022: India's schedule and results on July 29

NEW DELHI: The action at the 22nd Commonwealth Games got underway on Friday in Birmingham. The Indian women table tennis team, led by Manika Batra, started its title defence in emphatic fashion, outclassing South Africa 3-0 in its opening Group 2 tie.

The Times of India

Commonwealth Games 2022: how Birmingham is becoming the UK's most liveable city

Birmingham, the UK’s second largest city by population, is currently in the international spotlight as the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. To welcome the athletes and stage their events, the city has invested £788 million of public funding, including £594 million from central government.

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Wales Online

Who directed the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony?

The creative team for Birmingham 2022 includes artistic director Iqbal Khan, executive producer Steven Knight CBE, writer Maeve Clarke and music director Joshua ‘RTKal’ Holness

The Independent UK

Craig Bowler: The athlete using Commonwealth Games stage to urge men to talk

Craig Bowler lost three limbs trying to take his own life in 2007 after bottling up his emotions. Now he is at Birmingham 2022 to win gold and spread an important message

The Independent UK

Five British stars to look out for at Commonwealth Games

Athletes from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be among those competing in more than 20 sports

Evening Standard

Commonwealth Games stars to watch: Adam Peaty, Laura Kenny and the five set to thrill at Birmingham 2022

A record-breaking Commonwealth Games is set to begin on Friday, with more than 6,000 athletes taking part.

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The Independent UK

Para athletes ‘truly members of the team’ at record-breaking Commonwealth Games

Birmingham will host the largest integrated Para sport programme in the Commonwealth Games’ history

AAP

Hybrid pitch adds spin to Games T20 debut

Australia's women's cricket team will make their Commonwealth Games debut at Edgbaston on a hybrid wicket.

Daily Mirror

Commonwealth Games tickets - what events can you still see and where to buy them

The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham get under way today (July 28) with the opening ceremony. With lots of availability for most events, we take a look at what you can go to and how to buy them

AAP

Cav is the man for the Isle of Man

Competing for one of Britain's small teams at the Commonwealth Games is still a thrill for their islanders - even if they happen to be a sporting superstar.

The Guardian - UK

Brutalism, brilliant brews and the balti triangle: 20 reasons to love Birmingham

England’s second city has a dodgy reputation that it doesn’t deserve. As the Commonwealth Games come to town, we round up the best it has to offer

AAP

Officials defend Games' inclusion efforts

Birmingham Commonwealth Games officials say they have worked hard to make the event as inclusive as possible.

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games opening ceremony LIVE: Latest updates as Birmingham 2022 begins

Follow all the latest updates from Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium as the 2022 Commonwealth Games get underway

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